Blanc & Brandy Collins

Tropical & Tiki Drinks • July 01, 2026

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Curiada Ingredients

Other Ingredients

  • 1.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1.50 fl oz Fresh pressed pineapple juice
  • 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)

Directions

  • Chill Collins glass
  • Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
  • Add ice to shaker
  • Shake vigorously
  • Fine strain into chilled Collins glass

Cocktail Description

This split-base Collins riffs on tropical sunshine with the sophisticated backbone of French cognac, creating a drink that's equal parts vacation and velvet rope.

The Blanc & Brandy Collins marries Caribbean white rum with cognac, balancing their distinct personalities through a trifecta of citrus and tropical juices sweetened with cane syrup. You'll taste bright orange and tangy pineapple upfront, followed by the clean, grassy notes of white rum and the warm, fruity depth of cognac underneath. The lemon juice keeps everything lifted and refreshing, while the cane syrup adds a rounded sweetness that complements rather than overwhelms. This is a brunch champion or early evening sipper, perfect for when you want something more refined than a standard fruit punch but still approachable and fun. The shake-and-strain technique makes it fairly simple to execute at home, though you'll want to invest in fresh juices—bottled won't do this drink justice. Pair it with lighter fare like grilled shrimp skewers, ceviche, or a fresh mango salad with chili and lime, where the drink's fruit-forward profile and gentle spirit warmth can complement rather than compete with the food.